Rankin Sentencing Decision to be Released October 27

For Immediate Release Before the Court OSC

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October 19, 2005

Rankin Sentencing Decision to be Released October 27

TORONTO – Following submissions on the sentencing of Andrew Rankin in provincial court today, Judge Ramez Khawly reserved his decision, adjourning the sentencing hearing to 9:30 am October 27, 2005 , in courtroom 121, Old City Hall , Toronto.

On July 15, 2005, Rankin was found guilty on 10 charges of tipping, contrary to section 76(2) of the Ontario Securities Act. The Ontario Securities Commission had commenced proceedings against Rankin on February 4, 2004.

The charges against Mr. Rankin (Appendix A to the Information) and previous news releases are available on the Ontario Securities Commission web site (www.osc.gov.on.ca).

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